Best employee recognition ideas

For the individual:

• Positive feedback. may be simple, but done right on a regular basis, this is low-hanging fruit for effective employee recognition.
• Lunch out. If your employee isn’t one for public recognition, opt for a private lunch with just the two of you instead.

For the team:

• Office outing. Instead of the standard office happy hour on Friday, treat your company to an office outing. Try to avoid drinking-based activities – since alcohol can isolate some employees – and instead choose an outing that is relaxing and can accommodate a diverse group, such as trivia or mini-golf.
• Wellness day. a great way to address this and employee recognition at the same time is to bring self-care activities to the office. You can organise on-site massages, mindfulness sessions, or fitness classes for the team.

For Peers (close colleagues usually know an employee’s contributions the best since they work together daily)

• Team trophy. The trophy can be a stuffed animal, a wand, or any other object that’s a reflection of your team’s personality. Every week or month, have everyone vote on which person they believe is deserving of this “trophy” due to their contributions or reflection of team values.
• Surprise treats. Who doesn’t love a homemade lemon drizzle cake?
• Wall of fame. Create a wall where you pin up the photos of the team who produce truly exceptional work. If your team don’t mind the public attention, nominate them for the wall so they can look up and be reminded of how much they’re appreciated by their team.